Château des Alpilles

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is home to a number of châteaux, but only one, Château des Alpilles, that welcomes overnight guests. A picturesque sycamore-lined path leads from the main road to a small complex of historic buildings — a medieval farmhouse, a 19th-century manor house, a chapel, and a stone cottage — set in a park planted with centuries-old cypress trees. Extensive restorations transformed the place into a luxury hotel with 21 uniquely decorated rooms, two upscale restaurants, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Rooms in the manor house are especially elegant with high ceilings, working fireplaces, period furnishings, and rich drapery. Those in the old farmhouse are modern and rustic-chic, with exposed wooden beams and spacious floor plans with living rooms separate from bedrooms. Lodgings in the chapel are simple and bright with parquet floors, white walls, and private terraces, and the freestanding cottage, once used as a wash house, offers two levels of living space and a large deck. Old-world grandeur is on glittering display in the ground-level lounge and bar with its crystal chandeliers and Belle Époque–inspired decor. The outdoor spaces are equally lovely: breakfast is served in the courtyard, while lunch and free-flowing rosé are available by the pool in warmer weather.